Origin: Latin suffix -sion
Propulsion has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
a propelling force
"The rocket's massive propulsion pushed it through the thick atmosphere and into orbit."
the act of propelling
"The sudden release of steam provided just enough propulsion to push the small boat through the calm water."
The action of driving or pushing, typically forward or onward; a propulsive force or impulse.
"The rocket's powerful propulsion carried the spacecraft smoothly into orbit."